Georgia hangs on to beat Florida, 23-20

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (AP) -- Todd Gurley scored twice in his first game in more than a month, helping Georgia beat rival Florida 23-20 on Saturday.Gurley returned from an ankle injury and totaled 187 yards, finding the end zone on a 5-yard run and a 73-yard reception. The Bulldogs scored on their first four possessions, taking a 20-0 lead that looked as if it would be enough against one of the Southeastern Conference's most anemic offenses.But the Gators rallied, taking advantage of a fumble, a safety and some questionable play calls to seize momentum in a weird, wacky and chippy game.Florida cut it to 23-20 early in the fourth, putting Georgia (5-3, 4-2 SEC) on its heels after a failed fourth-down run followed by a huge defensive penalty. But the Gators (4-4, 3-3) faltered down the stretch.

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1st Quarter

12:15 --Georgia received the opening kick-off and marched down the field in impressive fashion.

Aaron Murray was 3/4 for 28 yards. In his first game back after an injury, running back Todd Gurley made his mark early with a 25 yard touchdown run 2:45 into the game.

Georgia - 7 Florida - 0

10:10 -- Florida responded with an 83 yard pass early in the following drive -- but couldn't cash in. The long Tyler Murphy to Quinton Dunbar connection was in vain. Georgia stopped Florida on 3rd down leading to a missed 40 yard field goal by Francisco Velez.

Georgia - 7 Florida - 0

9:19 -- Gurley is fast. He uses his speed to take a short pass 73 yards for a Georgia touchdown.

Gurley has 131 total yards.

Georgia - 14 Florida - 0

2:13 -- An eight play, 58 yard Georgia drive was stalled by the Gators, but Marshall Morgan drilled a 50 yard field goal from the right hash.

Total Yards: Ga - 210 Fla. - 106

Georgia's Gurley was taken to the locker room so doctors could examine his ankle. His return is questionable.

Georgia - 17 Florida - 0

2nd Quarter

14:37 -- A bobbled catch by Georgia receiver Rantavious Wooten in the endzone keeps the Dawgs from going up another touchdown. Mark Richt's team has to settle for another Morgan field goal.

Georgia - 20 Florida - 0

10:49 -- On a field where his father Fred Taylor played most of his career, Gators running back Kelvin Taylor looks to be the featured back for Will Muschamp's squad. Taylor has 8 carries for 33 yards.

9:54 -- Florida finally gets on the board after a 7 play, 45 yard drive ends with a Velez field goal.

Tyler Murphy -4/13112 yards

Georgia - 20 Florida - 3

8:10 -- Gurley returns to Georgia backfield.

0:00 -- Georgia capitalizes on a Florida 4th down gamble and turnover on downs with a field goal as time expired in the first half.

Georgia: 335 total yards, 109 rushing

Murray: 12/20 226 yds 1 TD

Gurley: 64 rushing, 84 receiving

Florida: 209 total yards, 83 rushing

Murphy: 7/18 126 yds

Taylor: 12 carries, 51 yds

Halftime score: Georgia - 23 Florida - 3

3rd Quarter

8:10 -- A long Gator drive helped by a 4th down conversion leads to no points after another missed field goal. This time it was Austin Hardin whose 47 yard field goal fell short.